Well, almost two weeks since my foot operation, not really going too great as I think that my nail is going to fall off soonish, it doesn't look very well after the onslaught. Was a bit worried yesterday so phoned the chiropedist, and she said for me to pop in for her to have a look at it, apparently it is ok, but she said that if the nail does go it will grow back... i'm not 100% convinced of this to be honest!
For the gory, again here's updated photos:
25th Aug
27th Aug
30th Aug
As you can see it's slowly improving, but the nail isn't looking too hopeful... definately less red today than yesterday.
Otherwise things are pretty much as normal... work..sleep...work...sleep you get the idea.
Went to a "murder mystery" evening on thursday set up by one of the other students, I played the part of "mustapha m'stache" so this provided an excellent oppertunity to dress up as a comedy terrorist.... :o)
Dido seems to have finally released a new track "white flag" just had a quick listen and it seems that she's doing a good job once again, it's a shame to have heard so little from her since she was shot to fame by her inclusion in Eminem - stan.
Oh, and only two weeks left at work now... better get my skates on.
A Computer Scientist's Attempt at (un)Creative writing. Ok, well it's not, it's a Blog.
Saturday, August 30, 2003
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
802.11 codes.... Sort of for my own reference
802.11a 5GHz OFDM PHY
802.11b 2.4GHz CCK PHY
802.11c 802.11 bridging
802.11d International roaming
802.11e QoS/efficiency enhancements
802.11F Inter AP protocol
802.11g 2.4GHz OFDM PHY
802.11h 5GHz regulatory extensions
802.11i Security enhancements
802.11j Japan 5GHz band extensions
802.11k Radio resource measurement
802.11l Skipped (typographically unsound)
802.11m Maintenance
802.11n High throughput PHY
802.11a 5GHz OFDM PHY
802.11b 2.4GHz CCK PHY
802.11c 802.11 bridging
802.11d International roaming
802.11e QoS/efficiency enhancements
802.11F Inter AP protocol
802.11g 2.4GHz OFDM PHY
802.11h 5GHz regulatory extensions
802.11i Security enhancements
802.11j Japan 5GHz band extensions
802.11k Radio resource measurement
802.11l Skipped (typographically unsound)
802.11m Maintenance
802.11n High throughput PHY
Friday, August 22, 2003
Foot update
For those who want to keep up to date with my gory foot.. And again standard warning, these pictures are gross:
on tuesday the 19th
on friday the 22nd
So it's getting better, sort of.... check up on thursday the nurse put this gauze stuff on it.
For those who want to keep up to date with my gory foot.. And again standard warning, these pictures are gross:
on tuesday the 19th
on friday the 22nd
So it's getting better, sort of.... check up on thursday the nurse put this gauze stuff on it.
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
Well, finally got my toenail "done" on monday, it's going to be sensitive and need a bit of care for the next week or two, but afterwards i'll be able to stub my toe without intense pain - sounds a little odd, but ask any ingrowing toenail sufferer.... For the gory at heart, and I know you can't resist looking (it's a bit like a car crash, here's a before picture and an after picture. Please note these pictures are very very grim.
Big presentation tommorrow, basically doing a subset of the last one to a smaller number of infinitely bigger cheeses. Suppose I'd better iron my shirt (singular)......
17 days left at work, better make the most of the time left and the money available i suppose!
Big presentation tommorrow, basically doing a subset of the last one to a smaller number of infinitely bigger cheeses. Suppose I'd better iron my shirt (singular)......
17 days left at work, better make the most of the time left and the money available i suppose!
Saturday, August 16, 2003
Why is it that the third or fourth thing that the americans on this page complain about is their lack of air conditioning? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/3152557.stm
Thursday, August 14, 2003
Long time no blog
Well, it’s been ages since I’ve bothered blogging, there are no apologies really, as I’ve been having quite a stressful and busy summer.
The lowdown is this, a few weeks ago mum went into hospital for a planned operation, so no huge panic, but the operation is of the sort where she needs lots of rest and relaxation afterwards, which has been encroaching into my spare time.
Previously to this, I’ve started a broadband campaign which is going well, we now only need 17 more registrations and, finally I’ll be able to get broadband at home, which will be nice as then I can host a server – yay!
Had a big presentation at work, had to present my finding this summer to a whole load of bigwigs (about 30 in all).. went really well, had a free lunch – woo. In fact it went so well that I’m presenting it to a smaller group of infinitely-bigger wigs next week – erk! All this during a summer placement too, which can’t be half bad I suppose.
Bought myself an amp and speakers from some people at work, starting to think about using them for my pc instead of the dedicated mp3 player as I originally thought, who knows, but currently quite nice to have some speakers with real power.
Anyway, creative juices running dry, more when less busy
Well, it’s been ages since I’ve bothered blogging, there are no apologies really, as I’ve been having quite a stressful and busy summer.
The lowdown is this, a few weeks ago mum went into hospital for a planned operation, so no huge panic, but the operation is of the sort where she needs lots of rest and relaxation afterwards, which has been encroaching into my spare time.
Previously to this, I’ve started a broadband campaign which is going well, we now only need 17 more registrations and, finally I’ll be able to get broadband at home, which will be nice as then I can host a server – yay!
Had a big presentation at work, had to present my finding this summer to a whole load of bigwigs (about 30 in all).. went really well, had a free lunch – woo. In fact it went so well that I’m presenting it to a smaller group of infinitely-bigger wigs next week – erk! All this during a summer placement too, which can’t be half bad I suppose.
Bought myself an amp and speakers from some people at work, starting to think about using them for my pc instead of the dedicated mp3 player as I originally thought, who knows, but currently quite nice to have some speakers with real power.
Anyway, creative juices running dry, more when less busy
Sunday, July 20, 2003
Random politically motivated blog
I'm starting to worry what this world is coming to.
Last night I watched a program on BBC news 24 about how America is getting paranoid about terrorist attacks, and heard of shocking abuses of power by the government all in the name of preventing terror attacks. Wooden bullets being fired at peaceful protesters against the iraq war. Peace activists getting on FBI 'no-fly' lists, and only being able to get on planes after repeated searching and humiliating questioning. Apparently the patriot act rushed through after the incidents of 11th of September 2001 (i refuse to call it 9/11 anymore) means that people on this list are not told why, how, when or even who maintains this list, understandably these people are taking the government to court. More worryingly, the patriot act II which is under construction, will mean that people are encouraged to spy on their neighbours, and also people can be detained without being told why, additionally, relatives will not be allowed to know if or why that person is detained.. is this the land of the free?
As the commentator they had brought in said, "the sort of police state America that will help prevent terrorism will not be the sort of america that americans want to live in."
And here, across the water, I feel that we are slipping the same way, and are not immune to the abuses of power by the US police/government. This morning i was reading Richard Stallman's website (not normally a man that i aggree with as he has quite wacky ideas about free software, and quite frankly i think he's a nut) and he had a link to the following article about shocking treatment of Innocent BRITISH nationals so much for President Blair and Prime Minister Bush's special relationship. (did I get that the wrong way around? not sure...)
To quote stallman:
"The choice of citizens of various allies as the first batch to be threatened with execution seems to be a calculated gesture of contempt towards those countries, a demonstration to them that they have to take a kick in the teeth from the US. I hope that the pressure in the UK builds up to the point that Blair will be unable to keep supporting Bush. "
Chilling stuff.
And now, from my view it looks as if the suspicious death of someone involved with the Iraq dossier "sexing up" has been brushed under the carpet by Blair with what amounts to him saying "I'm your prime minister how dare you question my rule"
Fatherland security... Homeland security.... what's the difference?
I'm starting to worry what this world is coming to.
Last night I watched a program on BBC news 24 about how America is getting paranoid about terrorist attacks, and heard of shocking abuses of power by the government all in the name of preventing terror attacks. Wooden bullets being fired at peaceful protesters against the iraq war. Peace activists getting on FBI 'no-fly' lists, and only being able to get on planes after repeated searching and humiliating questioning. Apparently the patriot act rushed through after the incidents of 11th of September 2001 (i refuse to call it 9/11 anymore) means that people on this list are not told why, how, when or even who maintains this list, understandably these people are taking the government to court. More worryingly, the patriot act II which is under construction, will mean that people are encouraged to spy on their neighbours, and also people can be detained without being told why, additionally, relatives will not be allowed to know if or why that person is detained.. is this the land of the free?
As the commentator they had brought in said, "the sort of police state America that will help prevent terrorism will not be the sort of america that americans want to live in."
And here, across the water, I feel that we are slipping the same way, and are not immune to the abuses of power by the US police/government. This morning i was reading Richard Stallman's website (not normally a man that i aggree with as he has quite wacky ideas about free software, and quite frankly i think he's a nut) and he had a link to the following article about shocking treatment of Innocent BRITISH nationals so much for President Blair and Prime Minister Bush's special relationship. (did I get that the wrong way around? not sure...)
To quote stallman:
"The choice of citizens of various allies as the first batch to be threatened with execution seems to be a calculated gesture of contempt towards those countries, a demonstration to them that they have to take a kick in the teeth from the US. I hope that the pressure in the UK builds up to the point that Blair will be unable to keep supporting Bush. "
Chilling stuff.
And now, from my view it looks as if the suspicious death of someone involved with the Iraq dossier "sexing up" has been brushed under the carpet by Blair with what amounts to him saying "I'm your prime minister how dare you question my rule"
Fatherland security... Homeland security.... what's the difference?
Sunday, July 13, 2003
Week in, week out
Well, there goes the end of another week, it's far too bloody hot today!
Meal out on monday was very nice, had duck in some really nice sauce hmmmmmmmmm, can really reccoment "ostlers" in Worcester, and considering the quality of the food, it's reasonably priced too i suppose.
Wednesday was a bit of a news day for my broadband campaign which i have been trying to set up, finally, our exchange got an ADSL trigger level! and only 150 at that, and we already have 90-odd pre-registrations so only 50 or so to go! Put up some posters around the two villages covered by the exchange, and visited a couple of local businesses, will contact the school next week, and BT will have hopefully sent me some free leaflets by then to distribute.
Otherwise the week hasn't been that productive, had a pre-run-through for the big presentation at the end of the month, and it seemed that me and my colleague were the best prepared for out part, dispite me having only written the slides while the person beforehand was presenting their material!
Got my results on thursday night (early, as the published date was friday) and got an average of 65%, so hopefully if I can get my finger out i have the potential to get a first, but am on-track for a 2(i).
Speaking of the final year, I have made some contact with a tutor about a topic for my final project, and he seems initially keen with the title I have suggested, and there is also a prospect of some invlovement with work, which could potentially mean that they can supply some kit for me, splendid.
Can't wait to be back in aber now, want to get the third year underway.... Planning a trip over there at some point, but with a few commitments around here, I am not totally sure when that is going to be now, hopefully this coming weekend, but i'll have to enquire about who's going to be there, and also floor crashing availablility.
Well, there goes the end of another week, it's far too bloody hot today!
Meal out on monday was very nice, had duck in some really nice sauce hmmmmmmmmm, can really reccoment "ostlers" in Worcester, and considering the quality of the food, it's reasonably priced too i suppose.
Wednesday was a bit of a news day for my broadband campaign which i have been trying to set up, finally, our exchange got an ADSL trigger level! and only 150 at that, and we already have 90-odd pre-registrations so only 50 or so to go! Put up some posters around the two villages covered by the exchange, and visited a couple of local businesses, will contact the school next week, and BT will have hopefully sent me some free leaflets by then to distribute.
Otherwise the week hasn't been that productive, had a pre-run-through for the big presentation at the end of the month, and it seemed that me and my colleague were the best prepared for out part, dispite me having only written the slides while the person beforehand was presenting their material!
Got my results on thursday night (early, as the published date was friday) and got an average of 65%, so hopefully if I can get my finger out i have the potential to get a first, but am on-track for a 2(i).
Speaking of the final year, I have made some contact with a tutor about a topic for my final project, and he seems initially keen with the title I have suggested, and there is also a prospect of some invlovement with work, which could potentially mean that they can supply some kit for me, splendid.
Can't wait to be back in aber now, want to get the third year underway.... Planning a trip over there at some point, but with a few commitments around here, I am not totally sure when that is going to be now, hopefully this coming weekend, but i'll have to enquire about who's going to be there, and also floor crashing availablility.
Monday, July 07, 2003
Well, quite a lot has happened in the last couple of weeks, and I've not really had the time nor inclination to get around to getting this up to date.
After a lot of mulling over the options, I decided the most useful thing to do with birthday money would be to put it towards a new PC, so I splashed out (possibly irresponsibly) on a whole new PC, complete with splendid 17” TFT :) It arrived on friday well in time for my birthday today (I'm writing this at 2am).
We opened presents earlier tonight, got some nice things including a really cool glass cube with a 3d image somehow inexplicable etched in the middle of it :) Tonight we are going to really nice little restaurant in Worcester for dinner (nothing like playing happy families eh?) the same one that we went to for my 18th all those many moons ago.
Strangely the first birthday greeting i got today was a spam from “mypoints” hehe. Anyway, got to get some sleep.
After a lot of mulling over the options, I decided the most useful thing to do with birthday money would be to put it towards a new PC, so I splashed out (possibly irresponsibly) on a whole new PC, complete with splendid 17” TFT :) It arrived on friday well in time for my birthday today (I'm writing this at 2am).
We opened presents earlier tonight, got some nice things including a really cool glass cube with a 3d image somehow inexplicable etched in the middle of it :) Tonight we are going to really nice little restaurant in Worcester for dinner (nothing like playing happy families eh?) the same one that we went to for my 18th all those many moons ago.
Strangely the first birthday greeting i got today was a spam from “mypoints” hehe. Anyway, got to get some sleep.
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